Port Vale vs Mansfield Predictions

Port Vale vs Mansfield is scheduled for kick off on 20 September, at 14:00. The game is set to take place at Vale Park, with Alex Chilowicz officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Port Vale and Mansfield. Port Vale have won 1 English Football League - League One match against Mansfield out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent loss to Lincoln, Port Vale is determined to redeem themselves. Port Vale have won 4 of their last 23 English Football League - League One matches at Vale Park. Mansfield's away record stands at 7 victories from 23 games. Following their 5-4 triumph over Cardiff, Mansfield have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Port Vale on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Port Vale have scored over 1.5 goals in 54% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 72% of games. Their total stands at 36 goals and 143 shots on target this English Football League - League One season. Meanwhile, Mansfield have scored 62 goals with 165 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 74% of matches but conceded in 65% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Port Vale scored 2 goals while Mansfield scored 4 goals. Their last match on 17 January 2026 ended in 3-0 to Mansfield.